BROWNS

Chocolate

#4E413C

RGB 78, 65, 60 · HSL 17°, 13%, 27% · CMYK 0, 17, 23, 69

Chocolate is #4E413C in HEX — rgb(78, 65, 60), hsl(17°, 13%, 27%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 23%, 69%).

Chocolate pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 17°, 13%, 27%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#4E413C

RGB78, 65, 60

HSL17°, 13%, 27%

HSV17°, 23%, 31%

CMYK0, 17, 23, 69

Decimal5128508

CSS RGBrgb(78, 65, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 13%, 27%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Chocolate C-1458

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Chocolate historic-chocolate

ΔE 0.4 · #4D403B

Dulux

Chocolate Cake S10A8

ΔE 1 · #50433D

Kilz

Black Cherry LM110

ΔE 1.1 · #4D423C

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 1.5 · #4F443F

Benjamin Moore

Brownstone CSP-240

ΔE 1.6 · #4F443E

Behr

Manchester Brown QE-24

ΔE 1.6 · #4F4340

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 3 · #534644

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 3.1 · #53453C

Sherwin-Williams

Sealskin SW7675

ΔE 3.4 · #48423C

Valspar

Black Raisin 4002-2C

ΔE 3.5 · #514745

Dunn-Edwards

Molasses DE6399

ΔE 4.2 · #574A47

IKEA

IKEA091 91

ΔE 4.9 · #574C49

RAL

Terra Brown 8028

ΔE 5.2 · #4E3B31

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 6.6 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Western Brown VS-9660

ΔE 9.6 · #53372C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4E413C

#3C494E

Analogous

#4E3C40

#4E413C

#4E4A3C

Triadic

#4E413C

#3C4E41

#413C4E

Split-Complementary

#4E413C

#3C4E4A

#3C404E

Tetradic

#4E413C

#404E3C

#3C494E

#4A3C4E

Monochromatic

#0E0C0B

#231D1B

#4E413C

#79655D

#A08B83

Rectangle

#4E413C

#494E3C

#3C494E

#413C4E

Compound

#4E413C

#4E4A3C

#3C494E

#3C404E

Variations

Lighter

#78645C

#9C8A83

#C4BBB8

Darker

#3F3430

#2B2420

#191513

Saturation

#484442

#4E413C

#6C341E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.79:1

AAA

vs Black

2.15:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#4E413C

#48453C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4E413C

#43433D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4E413C

#4E4142

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Chocolate grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#7A5D48

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#4E413C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#67626C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2C4149

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #4E413C;

CSS — background

background-color: #4E413C;

CSS Variable

--color-chocolate: #4E413C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chocolate': '#4E413C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4E413C] text-[#4E413C]

SCSS

$chocolate: #4E413C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4E413C?

#4E413C is Chocolate, a deep brown with a warm undertone.

Is #4E413C warm or cool?

Chocolate reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chocolate?

Chocolate works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Chocolate?

Chocolate pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chocolate?

You can download Chocolate on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chocolate?

The hex code is #4E413C. In RGB it's 78, 65, 60, and in HSL it's 17°, 13%, 27%.

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